The Frenchman has described the Ivorian as "amazing" as he identified the City man as the toughest player he has played against, when facing a question from a young Palace fan on BBC programme Match of the Day Kickabout.

Yaya Toure scores his side's third goal from a free kick during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park in January 2017. Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images

Cabaye said that even though Toure hasn't been playing so much recently - making just six Premier League appearances so far this season - he said the ex-Barcelona midfielder has had a big influence in recent seasons, not to mention being a constant thorn for Palace in the last few years.